Cleaner

Devonshire Road Primary; Bolton; On-site; GBP 5,400 - 6,300; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Breakfast Club

After School Club

Job summary

Devonshire Road Primary School in Bolton requires a cleaner on a permanent, part-time basis (10 hours per week during term time). The role is paid at Grade A SCP3 with a salary of £5,864 per annum. Starting date is November 2026, with shifts including early morning, afternoon, and school-day hours.

The successful candidate will work under the Site Manager and support the wider site team. The school emphasises high standards, professional communication with students and staff, and commitments to

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning duties in a school or similar environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and health & safety training.
• Willingness to undertake training.
• Ability to work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide a cleaning service under the guidance of the Site Manager.
• Maintain a safe and clean school environment.
• Follow health & safety procedures.
• Collaborate with site staff.

Skills

Conscientious

Attention to detail

Team player

Professional communication

Flexible

Willing to train

Job description

Devonshire Road Primary School

Cleaner

Permanent Contract (subject to probationary period)

Grade A SCP3 Actual Salary £5,864 per annum

10 Hours per week term time only

Starting date: November 2026

Due to relocation of a member of our cleaning team, we are currently looking to recruit a cleaner to work 10 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

There are three options for working hours:

• 6am 8am
• 3:15pm 5:15pm*
• 7:30am 8:30am and 3pm- 4pm*

*We can also offer free Breakfast Club and After School Club places for existing Devonshire Road pupils to support childcare.

We are looking to appoint someone who has high standards of cleaning, who is keen to take direction from their line manager and someone who will work colaboratively with the rest of our site staff.

Our school:

Devonshire Road Primary School is a friendly and welcoming two form entry primary school. Within our diverse setting, we aim to help children achieve and rise to challenges; we want them to learn and grow with pride and confidence. Our most recent Ofsted was in October 2022 and we were judged as a good school who offers outstanding personal development..

Main duties:

To provide a cleaning service within the school premises under the guidance of the Site Manager

The successful candidate will be someone who:

• Has a concientious and dilligent work ethic
• Has high standards and takes pride in delivering quality service
• Is friendly and able to communicate in a professional manner with both students and staff
• Is able to listen to, understand and follow instructions
• Is willing to undertake training in Health & Safety and Safeguarding
• Is able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the school environment
• Is a great team player, friendly and professional

In return we can offer:

• A supportive and encouraging staff team
• High quality training
• A safe working environment
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme.

The school is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Supporting Documents

• Job Description and Person Specification
• Bolton Council Schools (Officers) 2022 - Application Form